There’s no set formula to living a fulfilling life, but if you ask us, it most definitely includes pups, pints, and parmis.
There are plenty of options in Sydney/Eora when it comes to pubs that pour best, but it’s a whole other ball game figuring out which pubs truly paw best.
To make life easier for the dog fathers and furry godmothers, we’ve sniffed out Sydney’s best dog-friendly pubs that encourage you and your barking better half to come! Sit! Stay!
Here are the best dog-friendly pubs in Sydney.
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The Most Dog-Friendly Pubs In Sydney
The Erko
102 Erskineville Road, Erskineville
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The Erko is an unpretentious Inner West icon who really wants your pup to join the party. Dogs are just as welcome as their humans in all areas of the pub, which is just as well because this community hub can fill up fast—get in early for a good seat and a tasty treat.
Don’t worry if you left the treat pouch at home, the special dog menu serves as a true testament that our furry friends deserve a place at the table. Raw beef tartare, dog muesli bars, and homemade dog biscuits are available across the bar—and we wouldn’t be surprised if it’s the most appreciation you ever get for shouting a round.
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The pooch-only menu makes this boozer one of Sydney’s most dog-friendly pubs.
The DOG Hotel
2 St Marks Road, Randwick
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What’s in a name? Well, in this case—everything. The DOG Hotel in Randwick touts itself as a surrogate living room for the local community. And they’ve really committed to the bit, because no living room is complete without your four-legged friend curled up at your feet. It’s a great pick for a long lunch with mates (and, of course, that includes your best mate).
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The menu is stacked with classics, and they don’t skimp on the serving sizes, which means there just might be a bite or two saved for your pup.
The Golden Sheaf
429 New South Head Road, Double Bay
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Going for the gold medal of the most dog-friendly pub in Sydney, The Golden Sheaf is a clear frontrunner. The joint is known to be pup-friendly on the reg with a pooch-adored beer garden, but also throws frequent paw-ties to really solidify their stance on the matter.
From dog-friendly speed-dating with canine canapes to pop-up pup markets with treats for best dressed, The Sheaf certainly goes all out when it comes to proving their fur-real pooch admiration.
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For the latest scoop on The Sheaf’s dog-friendly events, keep an eye on their Instagram.
Darlo Bar
306 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst
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Soak up the atmosphere in the rooftop garden courtyard or downstairs public bar at Darlo Bar, a Sydney favourite that invites pooches to join the party. Local four-legged legends have their photos displayed proudly on the Pup Wall Of Fame, and they keep a supply of doggie treats behind the bar.
Of course, the human food is great too, with a light menu of snacks and toasties available, plus Gino’s Pizza and Thai Tharee that you can order in from up the road.
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Darlo Bar often hosts pooch parties and dog-themed events—make sure to sign up for their newsletter so you don’t miss the action.
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Forrester’s
336 Riley Street, Surry Hills
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Enjoy all four fabulous spaces with your furry friend at Forrester’s. Woofers are welcome in the public bar where you can take in a game on the big screen, or in the Art Room, an Insta-worthy space boasting a massive mural by local artist Pilar Basa.
Enjoy locally sourced produce on the seasonal menu from Phylli’s kitchen in the garden and cocktail bar, or let Lassie languish with you in the upstairs event space. No matter where you decide to park yourself at Forrester’s, you and your pup will fit right in.
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Don’t forget to snap a Polaroid pic of your pooch to be displayed on Forry’s Dog Wall of Fame.
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The Cricketers Arms Hotel
106 Fitzroy Street, Surry Hills
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Loyal, lovable, and just a little bit scruffy, you’re always guaranteed a good time at The Crix. The Surry Hills classic hang spot has a laid-back, welcoming vibe, and extends that welcome to your furry better half.
Snag pub classics in Chez Crix, the natural wine-focused upstairs bistro with a French-inspired menu.
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If you’re lucky, you may even get to meet resident dog Woody, a happy little barrel with a smile that lights up a room.
The Clock
470 Crown Street, Surry Hills
It’s about time you added The Clock in Surry Hills to your list of places to go with your four-legged family member. The Surry Hills icon serves French-inspired eats with weekly specials and cocktail takeovers.
And you don’t have to think twice about Fido joining the fun. Dogs are welcome in the sunken courtyard and at the front tables on Crown Street—the perfect place for an afternoon of people-watching with your furry best friend.
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Lunch specials are available every Monday to Friday, plus $2 oysters and $15 margs on Sundays for the perfect weekend wind-down.
The Beresford
354 Bourke Street, Surry Hills
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Leashed dogs are welcome in the courtyard at The Beresford, and it’s just as well—the sun-filled space is the perfect place to pass a lazy afternoon by sinking a cold one with your canine.
Like a pup-friendly staycation, the leafy outdoor oasis has art deco surrounds with an Italian-inspired menu that will make The Beresford your new favourite inner-city getaway for you and your pooch.
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Keep your eyes peeled for pup-friendly events and food and drink specials online.
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Public House Petersham
292 Stanmore Road, Petersham
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The historic Inner West watering hole, Public House Petersham, has everything you could want in a pub. Live music, a nano brewery and wood fire pizza are the human highlights, but the icing on the already fabulous cake is that they love dog visitors.
With treats stocked behind the bar and water bowls out back in the beer garden, the team are fully prepped to throw a pup party here—and often do.
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Urban List threw one helluva tail waggin' bash here in 2024 with My Dog, and we gotta say, this is one of Sydney’s most welcoming pubs for pups.
Courthouse Hotel
202 Australia Street, Newtown
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The Courty is probably already on your radar for its trivia nights, bonza beer garden, raffles, games, DJs, affordable eats and general awesomeness—but did you know that you can bring your pooch for a slice of the fun?
Dogs are encouraged at this favourite Newtown neighbour, and it’s just as well—with so much going on, you could be in for extended stays and very long lunches.
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Pinball + pooches = an unbeatable combo.
The Vic On The Park
2 Addison Road, Marrickville
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The Vic really does have a bit of everything: live music, great food, bev specials, and all your favourite beers on tap. The best thing about The Vic is the massive beer garden and deck, with room for all your mates—on-leash furry friends included.
Outdoors is definitely the place to be, since that’s where you can watch a game on the big screen or go head-to-head with your mates on the half-court.
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Leashed dogs are welcome in all outdoor areas.
The Glebe Hotel
63 Bay Street, Glebe
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The former Australian Youth Hotel may have a fresh look, but it has hung on to all of its old-Sydney charm. The Glebe Hotel's long history proudly adorns its walls and gives the feeling that it’s more community hub than simple pub.
Extending that feeling of community to canine companions, leashed dogs are welcome in the public bar and beer garden, and you can even grab a treat for your dog at the bar so that no one is left out.
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With treats for hounds and humans alike, the food deals and weekend cocktail specials will have you wagging your tail too.
Golden Barley Hotel
165–169 Edgeware Road, Enmore
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Bring your bestie to the Barley beer garden. Something’s happening on any given day, including themed trivia, free pool and jukebox on Wednesdays, live music, raffles, sports, and a menu of affordable pub classics.
Thankfully, there are plenty of cosy corners to eke out in the beer garden with your fur baby. The warm and welcoming family- and friends-owned pub passionately supports the local community, and considers your dog very much part of that community’s beating heart.
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It’s also just across the road from Enmore’s off-lead dog area at Enmore Park.
The Henson
91 Illawarra Road, Marrickville
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For pawrents, the love of animals often doesn’t stop at home, and animal-conscious choices can extend from the park to the plate. That’s where The Henson in Marrickville comes in. The focus is on quality produce—all meat is free-range, organic, hormone-free, and chemical-free, which can be big factors for fur parents who are trying to eat ethically.
The Henson also contributes to community collectives closer to home, and supports a number of Inner West initiatives that guests can really get behind.
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Doggos are only allowed in the outside areas of the pub, but the whole canine community is welcome to join.
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Australian Heritage Hotel
100 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
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Among Sydney’s oldest pubs, the Australian Heritage Hotel welcomes you and your dog with open arms. The classic pub menu has tried-and-true favourites like bangers and mash, fish and chips, schnitzels, and parmis.
Be sure to take a gander at the pizza menu too, which features traditional favourites, plus crocodile and kangaroo-topped creations for something a little bit different and uniquely Aussie.
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You’ll likely find the venue pretty packed on any given day, so this is a great place to take your pup for a social outing to make new furry friends of their own.
East Sydney Hotel
111–113 Cathedral Street, Woolloomooloo
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One of the best things about the East Sydney Hotel is the locals—and their humans aren’t all that bad, either. With your dog by your side, your beer in hand, and a warm spot by the fire, it doesn’t get much better than The East’s country pub feels in the middle of our buzzing metropolis. And you’re likely to strike up a chinwag with the punters in the pub, who echo the charm and character of the venue itself.
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Whether enjoying the Sunday live jazz sessions or moseying down for a midweek meal, The East has you and your pooch sorted.
Lord Wolseley Hotel
265 Bulwara Road, Ultimo
This fantastic combination of mutts, music, and munchies might just be the definition of true happiness. Backing on to Quarry Green, The Lord Wolseley is one of Sydney’s oldest pubs, built around 29 years ago (in dog years).
Fetch a fantastic classic pub feed that won’t break the bank and gear up for the week ahead (or recover from Saturday) with a timeless Sunday roast dressed up with all the trimmings.
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The best time to head down is for the Sunday live jazz sessions with your pooch.
The Newport
2 Kalinya Street, Newport
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There’s only one thing that could make alfresco dining overlooking Pittwater better: your dog by your side. The Newport has an in-venue kids gym full of activities to keep the (human) ankle-biters occupied, a seafood market menu, and coffee or gelato available. This means you could very easily spend a whole day in the venue, so it’s just as well your four-legged friend can come along for the sesh. The perfect combo of lush and laid-back, leashed dogs will enjoy hanging at The Newport as much as you.
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Doggos are allowed on leash outdoors but are not permitted inside The Pavilion, The Pergola, The Kiosk or Arms Bar.
The Old Fitzroy Hotel
129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo
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Tucked in a corner of Woolloomooloo, you’ll find The Old Fitz. If you bring your furry friend, they just might be featured on @dogsofthefitz—an Insta account that showcases all the canines upping the cute factor of the pub (dutifully managed by the excellent staff who have a soft spot for dogs and would love to meet yours). Dog bowls and excessive pats available on request.
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Downstairs spaces are dog-friendly, and the outdoor areas pair perfectly with pooches and pints.
Northies Cronulla Hotel
141–143 Elouera Road, Cronulla
Sun-drenched seaside luxury is the order of the day at Northies. Breathtaking views of the beach are best enjoyed with a signature cocktail, and the fruity flavours of the Zest-kept Secret or Aperol Spritz make it feel like summer all year long. The kitchen serves a modern Australian menu from midday every day, with pizzas, tacos, snacks, and classics for a lazy lunch or delicious dinner.
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Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area, which has some shade for your canine companion.
Rag & Famish Hotel
199 Miller Street, North Sydney
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Rag & Famish is a pub with a rich history and a potentially misleading moniker. Far from leaving famished, the menu offerings are hearty and will no doubt fill you up. Classics, pizzas, and a sharing menu will satisfy any appetite, and a range of traditional and craft beers on tap will quench your thirst. You could also reasonably trade rag for wag, as the historic pub is dog-friendly.
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Rag & Famish is happy to host your hound in the outdoor areas.
The Mona Vale Hotel
2 Park Street, Mona Vale
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A stone’s throw from Mona Vale Beach is the sunny, sprawling Mona Vale Hotel. The venue warmly welcomes all members of the family. There’s a great kids’ menu that goes beyond the expected offerings, and dogs are permitted in the garden bar area. Enjoy casual beachside dining in a sun-drenched garden bar with a well-rounded wine list, and even some magnificent mocktails to cater for the dry July crew.
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The Mona boasts a partially covered outdoor area, perfect for warmer days and making sure your pooch stays cool and comfy.
Albion Hotel
135 George Street, Parramatta
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The Albion in Parramatta would love to meet you and your dog. As the night wears on and DJs hit the decks, a curfew kicks in for pets. So keep in mind that after 8pm, the only party animals allowed are those of the human persuasion.
Up until then, bring your best buddy to the beer garden while you munch on a mezze plate or sample the burgers, pizzas, and sharing plates that will make you feel like top dog.
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All members of the canine community are welcome here—“big or small, timid or cheeky.”
Regent Hotel
416–418 Anzac Parade, Kingsford
Though it may be more commonly known as a sports bar, Regent Hotel in Kingsford is also a dog-friendly delight. For furry friends who love a bit of a fuss, this is the place to be. The staff and locals are always keen to lavish attention on any dogs who come through the door. On the human side of things, the daily food specials are an absolute treat that will keep some extra cash in your pocket for you to spend on your pooch pal.
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Doggos and support animals are welcome in both the public bar and beer garden.
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